Liverpool striker
Fernando Torres is almost
certain to miss the club’s home fixture with Manchester City this Saturday.
The Spain international has been struggling with a groin injury
in recent times, forcing him to miss his country’s win over
Argentina on the weekend and it seems he will get up for City’s
visit to Anfield.
“Fernando Torres is training with the physios, so I don't think
he'll be available,” Reds boss Rafael Benitez told the club’s
official website.
Torres is expected to return for the Merseyside derby against
Everton next weekend but the
Reds will be boosted by the potential return of captain
Steven Gerrard as well as some
others this week.
"(Daniel) Agger is okay. He had a small problem with his back
but he's training," Benitez added. "It was a very good decision
from Denmark's manager (to withdraw Agger) because he is much
better now. I think he'll be okay for the weekend.
"(Glen) Johnson has been training. Not full sessions, but
training, so hopefully he'll be okay for the weekend too.
"Gerrard is doing well. He finished a full training session
today, so if he can carry on then he'll be okay as well.”
